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Abbott Orders Pause On Texas Data Center Approvals Pending Audit
Abbott Orders Pause On Texas Data Center Approvals Pending Audit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott just ordered a pause on approving new data center projects via the state's grid interconnection process over concerns that a surge in electricity demand could threaten reliability amid growing opposition to the projects.
The timing couldn't be worse - as Texas is on the cusp of becoming one of the world's largest hubs for data-centers, with Reuters citing industry forecasts that it could surpass Virginia by 2030 thanks to abundant land, energy, and a business-friendly environment.
In a letter to the Public Utility Commission of...
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May 17, 2026 / Tyler Durden
"Taiwan Loses Its Strategic Importance In 18 Months," Says Chamath Palihapitiya
"Taiwan Loses Its Strategic Importance In 18 Months," Says Chamath Palihapitiya
In an interview with Fox News' Bret Baier that aired Friday, President Trump said that he doesn't want "to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war" over Taiwan.
"I'm not looking to have somebody to go independent and, you know, we're supposed to travel 9,500 miles to fight a war," Trump told Baier. "I'm not looking for that. I want them to cool down. I want China to cool down."
Taiwan has been a major point of friction between Washington and...
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May 6, 2026 / Tyler Durden
No Kings? In Europe, Monarchs Are Far More Popular Than Politicians
No Kings? In Europe, Monarchs Are Far More Popular Than Politicians
In Europe, monarchs are far more popular than the politicians who govern.
As Visual Capitalist details below, using data from Morning Consult, visualized by The European Correspondent, monarchs hold an approval advantage of nearly 30 points over national leaders. The gap appears in every country analyzed.
The pattern reveals a clear divide: leaders making policy decisions often face public backlash, while ceremonial figures largely avoid it.
Approval Ratings for Elected and Unelected Leaders
Below, we break down approval ratings across eight European countries.
From the UK...
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Feb 26, 2026 / Dave DeCamp
House To Vote on Iran War Powers Next Week as Trump Has US on Brink of a Major Conflict
Democrats in the House and Senate vowed on Thursday that they will hold a vote next week on War Powers Resolutions aimed at blocking President Trump from launching an attack on Iran without congressional authorization, as required by the US Constitution. Contact your representatives in the House and tell them to support H.Con.Res. 38 to prevent […]
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